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'The Office' Series Finale Gets Supersized

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:55 +0000

'The Office' fans have often had to be wary of extended episodes, which usually have the misfortune of padding existing material and diluting the results of an otherwise good episode. In this case, however, we don't think they'll mind! NBC has officially announced that the May 16 'Office' series finale will extend by 15 minutes, in addition to an hour-long retrospective. Let the 15-minute Steve Carell cameo rumors commence!

'The Office' Series Finale: Steve Carell Definitely Probably Returning, Maybe

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:25:50 +0000

In spite of all the conflicting reports, we know in our heart of hearts that 'The Office' would never dream of concluding its nine-season run on May 16 without somehow including Steve Carell's Michael Scott, without whom the series would never have thrived. The latest report almost definitely confirms that Carell will pop up in the coming finale, though official sources continually deny. Get the real truth about Michael Scott's return inside!

'The Office' Series Finale: Craig Robinson Denies Steve Carell Appearance

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:58:08 +0000

We're just over half a month to 'The Office's' May 16 series finale and opinion continues to run the gamut on whether or not Steve Carell will reprise the character of Michael Scott one last time before the end. The earlier description we read certainly left the door open for an appearance from Carell, but now co-star Craig Robinson has gone on record claiming the actor won't take any part. Who should we believe? Check out the latest from 'The Office' series finale inside!

'Arrested Development' Season 4: 'The Office's' John Krasinski to Guest!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:30:43 +0000

NBC's beloved long-running comedy 'The Office' may take its final bow on May 16, but series star John Krasinski is already bouncing back with his first post-Dunder-Mifflin gig. A mere 10 days after 'The Office' series finale, Krasinski will appear in one of the 15 new 'Arrested Development' episodes premiering on Netflix! So just who has the former Jim Halpert signed on to portray this time? Find out inside!

'The Office' Series Finale Spoilers: New Guest Stars and Plot Details Revealed!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:19:47 +0000

In just a few short weeks 'The Office' will close its doors forever with the May 16 series finale episode "Finale." Only three episodes remain before Dunder Mifflin's ultimate end, and up to now NBC has played the details close to the chest, but no longer! Learn what faces new and old will be back to bid a fond farewell to 'The Office,' and what surprising new details will make the finale an affair to remember!

'The Office' Series Finale: Steve Carell Probably Returning After All

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:14:03 +0000

Even as NBC, 'The Office' producers and Steve Carell himself insisted time and time again that Michael Scott would have no appearance in 'The Office's May 16 series finale, color us "shocked" to hear that the former Dunder-Mifflin head might make an appearance after all. NBC isn't confirming either way, but find out how likely a final appearance from Steve Carell's Michael Scott is for 'The Office' series finale inside!

'The Office's' Ellie Kemper to FOX's 'American Dad'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:30:44 +0000

'The Office's' May 16 series finale may put the entire Dunder-Mifflin crew out of work, but at least one star of the long-running NBC comedy won't be out of a job for too long. In addition to taking the lead in NBC's upcoming pilot 'Brenda Forever,' 'The Office' funnygirl Ellie Kemper has signed on to lend her voice for a role in 'American Dad's' next season on FOX, but who will Kemper be tempting this time around?

'The Office' Final Season: 'The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli Vs. Dwight!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:45:08 +0000

As 'The Office' continues winding down in its final run of episodes toward the May 16 finale, its documentary format coming apart at the seams, a number of famous faces both old and new will continue to make their way through the halls of Dunder-Mifflin Scranton. The latest as we've learned is none other than 'The Sopranos' alum ~~Christopher~~ Michael Imperioli! Find out what might make Imperioli put the hurt on Dwight Schrute for the final 'Office' episodes inside!

'The Office' Final Season: Will "The Farm" Be Cut From the Story?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:01:39 +0000

It's been some time since 'The Office' and NBC execs announced that plans for the Dwight Schrute-centric spin-off 'The Farm' were to be scrapped, while last week's "Junior Salesman" featured the introduction of Dwight's "Cousin Zeke" ('Breaking Bad's Matt L. Jones) as the first phase of what would have gone toward the spin-off. With 'The Farm' officially shut down, will NBC air the back-door pilot as an 'Office' episode, or cut most of the additional material? New details on 'The Office's final season inside!

'The Office's' Dunder Mifflin Super Bowl Commercial: It's All-Out Paper Warfare

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:27:57 +0000

The subject of a Dunder Mifflin commercial has been featured on 'The Office' several times, notably never giving Michael Scott's brilliant ad a chance to shine, but now it seems the paper company has truly invaded the real world. As football fans everywhere prep for the 2013 Super Bowl on Sunday, 'The Office' and Quill.com have made real-life Dunder Mifflin paper products available everywhere, heralded by their new Super Bowl ad! You won't see any of 'The Office' stars, but adorable screaming cats are always a plus!

'The Office' Final Season: Greg Daniels Previews More Documentary Crew Involvement

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:04:19 +0000

Last week's 'The Office' episode "Customer Loyalty" opened up a tremendous can of worms for the long-running NBC series, as after nine years the seemingly omnipresent documentary crew filming Dunder-Mifflin finally stepped out from behind the camera, involving themselves in Jim and Pam's marriage in an alarming way. Many wonder if the mysterious "Brian" will become a major thorn in Jim and Pam's deteriorating relationship, but what does show-runner Greg Daniels have to say about the documentary crew's increasing presence?

'The Office' Series Finale Spoilers: Steve Carell Explains Decision to Not Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:10:11 +0000

We'd be surprised if 'The Office' series finale didn't find some way to either include, or pay tribute to departed series star Steve Carell in the series' final hour, but now Carell himself has even jumped on the recent bandwagon of denying character Michael Scott will appear before Dunder-Mifflin closes its doors this May. Carell recently spoke out about his decision not to return to 'The Office' series finale, but should we believe him? Judge for yourself inside!

'The Office' Final Season: Is Steve Carell "Unlikely" to Return?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:30:46 +0000

While everyone has their own opinion of the direction NBC's 'The Office' has taken in the years without Steve Carell, as the series approaches its final swan song most would agree any finale would feel incomplete without Carell's character Michael Scott returning for one final "that's what she said." So while we move closer to 'The Office's ninth season and series finale, will Steve Carell return? NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt has an answer that might surprise you, so check out the new details inside!

'The Office' Final Season: 'The Farm' Spin-Off Will Air as Modified Episode

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:10:53 +0000

Though we've known for some time that the current season of 'The Office' would represent the final year for Jim, Pam and the other Dunder-Mifflin crew, some months ago development began on the Dwight Schrute spin-off 'The Farm,' to be aired as a backdoor pilot in 'The Office's final season. Somewhat sparingly, NBC decided not to go through with the Schrute-centric spin-off, but what of the material shot? New reports say NBC plans to give a fitting end to Dwight Schrute, using a modified version of 'The Farm' to do so. Find out the changes inside!

'The Office' Final Season Casts Basketball Legend "Dr. J"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:34:35 +0000

As 'The Office' prepares to head into its final run of episodes, finally closing the door on Dunder-Mifflin after nine years, we've been expecting a flurry of guest stars to come out of the woodwork. Mind you, we figured most guests would belong to seasons past, particularly one Steve Carell, but a Basketball Hall of Famer is just as good! So what could bring Julius "Dr. J" Erving to 'The Office's' final season, and what might it mean for Jim Halpert?

NBC Officially Passes on 'Office' Spin-Off' 'The Farm,' Phew

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:30:46 +0000

Well, the end times have officially arrived. No, we're not talking about Hurricane Sandy, but rather 'The Office,' whose fate has finally been sealed. We knew 'The Office' itself would say goodbye after the current season, but now it seems that NBC has officially passed on picking up the Dwight Schrute-centric spin-off 'The Farm.' the backdoor pilot will still air as an 'Office' episode this season, but does this mean 'The Office' is gone for good?

'The Office' Season 9 Casts Stephen Colbert For A Very "Trebling" Halloween Episode

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:01:00 +0000

Can you say "casting announcement of the year?" While 'The Office' officially returns tonight for its ninth, and final season (please don't remind us about 'The Farm') it's no secret that the upcoming year is bound to attract new and old guest stars alike, including some big names. Well, if we don't yet know if Michael Scott will make the trek back to Dunder-Mifflin, how about Steve Carell's one-time 'Daily Show' co-star Stephen Colbert? A victory for America, it is.

'The Office' Season 9 Will Officially Be the Last; Will Steve Carell Return?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:51:27 +0000

Ever since the departure of Steve Carell from ‘The Office,’ rumors have swirled that the series would either reboot, or close its doors entirely, particularly after the show struggled to find its footing absent its headlining star in season 8. Stars departed, a spin-off geared up, and now the verdict has officially arrived that ‘The Office’ season 9 will indeed be the show’s last. But, will any major characters return? And what’s the big twist?

Quill is Selling Dunder Mifflin Paper from 'The Office'

Lori Crofford — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:37:07 +0000

If you are a huge fan of The Office, then you know that Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. is the place of business featured in the show. Staples will now start selling Dunder Mifflin paper on it's Quill website.

'The Office' Invaded by Characters From Other TV Shows in Emmys Sketch [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:32:30 +0000

In a spoof of ‘The Office‘ that aired during the Emmy Awards, characters from other popular shows made their way to Dunder-Mifflin’s confessional room and told the camera what it is about their TV workplace that gets them down. Tracy Morgan’s Tracy Jordan character complained that the elevators over at ’30 Rock’ freak him out, while Mariska [...]